Stanchion.



PATENTBD JAN. 22, 1907.

F. W. FRANKLIN.

` STANGHION.

APPLICATION FILED APB.5.1906.

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KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN.

STANCHION.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Jan. 22, 1907.

Application filed April 5, 1906. 'Serial No. 310,091.

mazoo, county of Kalamazoo', and State of Michigan, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Stanchions, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to improvements in stanchicns for cattle.

The main object of this invention is to provide an improved stanchion which is simple and economical in structure, convenient to use, and at the same time is very strong and durable.

A further object is to provide an improved stanchion which is very secure and at the same time allows the animal considerable freedom of movement.

Further objects and objects relating to structural details will definitely appear from the detailed description to follow.

I accomplish the objects of my invention by the devices and means described in the following specification.

The invention is clearly defined and pointed out in the claims.

A structure embodying the features of my invention is clearly illustrated in the accompanying drawings, forming a part of this specification, in which- Figure 1 is a detailed elevation of a structure embcdying the features of my invention, two of the stanchions being illustrated-one open and the other closed. Fig. 2 is an enlarged plan of one of the stanchions removed from the frame. Fig. 3 is an enlarged detail showing the connections for the stanchions to the frame.

In the drawings similar letters of reference refer to similar parts throughout the several views.

Referring to the drawings, I provide a frame preferably consisting of a top rail A and a bottom rail A and standards a arranged at suitable intervals. My improved stanchion proper consists of the side bars B and B, the side bar B being the relativelyfixed and the bar B being the swinging bar. The bot tom cross-piece C is formed of a piece of metal bent into an L-shape, one arm of which is arranged in a suitable slot formed in the end of the side bar B and rigidly secured therein by rivets or bolts l). The side bar B is pivoted to the bottom piece C by means of the rivet or bolt b. The top cross-piece C is also rigidly secured to the side bar B, the same also being formed of ironbent into an formed in the end of the bar, as is illustrated in Fig. 2. The upper end ofthe side bar B is also slotted to receive the top piece C when in its closed position. The top piece C is provided with a shoulder c to form a stop for the bar B. A loop-like catch D-is the end of the bar B when the same is in its hold the catch in position when the vstandard is open. The upper end of the side barvB is beveled ofi" on the inside, so that it readily lifts the latch when swung into its closed position, allowing the latch to drop over the same, as appears in Fig. l. The stop c holds the latch in proper position to do this.

The stanchion is suspended from the top rail A by a chain E, one link of which is passed through a suitable perforation provided therefor in the top piece C. The lower end is fastened by a similar chain E. This chain is of suHicient length to allow considerable movement to the bottom of the stanchion. The chains are preferably secured to the rails A A by bolts c, which pass through the rails and through links of the chains, the chains being arranged in openings a, provided therefor in the rails. A guard D for the latch D is secured to the top cross-piece C below the latch. This guard is arranged on the inside and prevents the engagement of the latch by the horn of an animal, as might otherwise occur. By thus forming and arranging the parts the stanchion may be made of very light material and still be very strong and rigid. By forming and securing the end pieces to the side bar, as described, the stanchion is not likely to sag or getout of shape. It also has the advantage of being very convenient to use and economical to produce. Further, the animal secured thereby has considerable freedom of movement, the stanchion being free to swing sidewise, as well as back and forth, which is a very great advantage.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is-' 1. The combination with a frame of a relatively fiXed side bar of wood slotted at each end; L-shaped top and bottom cross-pieces L shape and arranged in a suitable slot;

pivoted'on the top piece C andeng'ages overV closed position, holding it in that position.' A stop c is formed on the top piece C to ICO IIO

formed of iron arranged in said slots and rigidly secured to said bar by rivets arranged therethrough; a swinging side bar oi wood, slotted at each end to receive said top and bottom pieces, pivotally secured to said botn tom piece by a rivet arranged therethrough, said swinging bar being beveled off on the inside at its upper end; a loop-like latch for said swinging bar, pivoted to said top piece; a rest on said top piece for said latch; a guard arranged below said catch on the inside of said top piece; and chains secured to said top and bottom pieces and to said frame, substantially as described.

2. The combination with a fraineroil a relatively 'ixed side bar of wood slotted at each end; L.shaped top and bottom crosspieces formed of iron arranged in said slots and rigidly secured to said bar by rivets arranged therethrough; a swinging side bar of wood, slotted at each end to receive said top and bottom pieces, pivotally secured to said bottom piece by a rivet arranged therethrough, said swinging bar being beveled oil on the inside at its said upper end; a loop-like latch for said swinging bar, pivoted to said top piece; a guard arranged below said catch on the inside oi' said cross-piece; and chains secured to said top and bottom pieces and to said Jframe, substantially as described.

3. The combination with a frame of a relatively iixed side bar of wood slotted at each end L shaped top and bottom cross-pieces Jformed of iron arranged in said slots and rigidly secured to said bar by rivets arranged therethrough; a swinging side bar of wood, slotted at each end to receive said top and bottom pieces, pivotally secured to said bottom piece by a rivet arranged therethrough, said swinging bar being beveled oftl on the inside at its upper end; a loop-like latch for said swinging bar, pivoted to said top piece;

a stop on said top piece for said swinging bar; a rest on said top piece for said latch; and chains secured to said top and bottom pleces and to said frame, substantially Jfor the purpose specified.

4. The combination with a Jframe of a side bar of'wood L-shaped top and bottom crosspieces formed of iron rigidly secured to said bar; a swinging side bar of wood; pivotally secured to said -bottom piece, said swinging bar being beveled off on the inside at the upper end; a loop-like pivoted latch for said swinging bar; a stop on said top piece for said swinging bar; a rest on said top piece for said latch; a guard arranged below said catch on the inside of said cross-piece; and chains secured to said top and bottom pieces and to said frame, substantially as described.

5. The combination with a frame of a side bar of wood L-shaped top and bottom crosspieces formed of iron rigidly secured to said bar; a swinging side bar of wood; pivotally secured to said bottom piece, said swinging bar being beveled oil on the inside at the upper end; a loop-like pivoted latch for said swinging bar; a stop on said top piece for said swinging bar; a rest on said top piece for said latch; and chains secured to said top and bottom pieces and to said frame, substantially as described.

6. The combination with a frame of a side bar of wood 3 L-shaped top and bottom cross pieces formed of iron rigidly secured to said bar; a swinging side bar of wood, pivotally secured to said bottom piece, said swinging bar being beveled oii on the inside at the upper end; a loop-like pivoted latch for said swinging bar; a guard arranged below said latch on the inside of said top piece; and chains secured to said top and bottom pieces and to said frame, substantially as described.

ln witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand'and seal in the presence of two wit- LULU G. GREENFIELD, Oris A. EARLv 

